Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least two weeks. These symptoms include feeling sad, hopeless, worthless, or pessimistic. In addition, people with major depression often have behaviour changes, such as new eating and sleeping patterns.

Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or compression of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem, not a medical condition on its own.

Whiplash is when the soft tissues of the neck are injured by a sudden jerking or whipping of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion.

Workers' Compensarion Schemes in Australia

ASIEQ

ASIEQ stands for the Association of Self Insured Employers of Queensland. Members of the Association include some of Queensland's largest employers who have elected to provide their own Accident Insurance under a Self Insurance Licence.